Singapore’s hospitality and tourism sector launched its first joint Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and polytechnic Hospitality and Tourism Student Chapter on October 23, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands.
The initiative was unveiled during the second edition of the Singapore Hospitality and Tourism Conference (SHTC), which brought together approximately 480 students, educators and industry partners to strengthen links between classroom education and industry needs.
The student chapter was formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by six participating institutes of higher learning (IHLs) – ITE, Nanyang Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic – alongside the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS) and the Singapore Hotel Association (SHA).
Operating under the Tourism, Hospitality & Operations Management Sector Coordination Team framework, co‑chaired by Temasek Polytechnic and Republic Polytechnic, the initiative aims to align academic preparation with industry needs.
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